Stuffed Fried Rice Balls
Crispy golden rice balls stuffed with melty cheese, peas, carrots, and savory sausage, served with a simple tomato sauce. A fun and delicious way to use up leftover rice!
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- ½ cup cooked sausage
- 2 large egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine 3 cups cooked rice, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, and 1/2 cup chopped cooked sausage. Mix well.
- 2
Beat 2 eggs in a shallow dish. Place 1 cup breadcrumbs in another shallow dish.
- 3
Shape the rice mixture into 12 balls, about 2 inches wide. Press a small cube of mozzarella into the center of each ball and seal the rice around it.
- 4
Dip each ball into the beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
- 5
Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F. Fry the rice balls in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
- 6
Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with 1 cup marinara sauce for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- large bowl
- shallow dish
- deep pot
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
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